How Tall is Jordan Clarkson?

Last Modified Sep 12, 2023 12:14 GMT
Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson, Image courtesy of Jordan Clarkson’s Instagram page

Jordan Taylor Clarkson’s basketball journey began when he was born in Tampa, Florida in 1992. At an early age, the family relocated to San Antonio and Jordan enrolled at Karen Wagner High School where he started to show his abilities on the court. Clarkson was among the best talents at Karen Wagner as he progressed, averaging 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists per game. In his senior year of High School, Clarkson averaged 18.9 points, six rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.1 steals per game and was named the San Antonio High School Player of the Year.

Clarkson began his College Basketball career with the University of Tulsa. In the two seasons that he played for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, he put up 14.2 points, three rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.8 steals per game.

Clarkson then transferred to the University of Missouri and averaged his career-best 17.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Despite a decent junior year, Clarkson was the 46th pick in the Draft by the Washington Wizards but got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, thus beginning his promising professional career.

Jordan Clarkson Height

Jordan Clarkson stands 6 feet 5 inches tall. One of the benefits of being the right height for players like Jordan is their ability to be accurate shooters. Being not too tall also gives him the benefit of agility and making plays that allow him to score from inside, and outside the paint. He is also effective in using his frame against point guards that aren’t as tall.

Clarkson’s height has given him the advantage of certain crucial physical attributes that directly coincide with his productivity on the court.

Jordan Clarkson Weight

Jordan weighs just under 200 lbs (90kg). Being a Shooting guard, quickness is one of the most essential aspects of his game. Clarkson is among the best at using his agility to penetrate defenses (occasionally with a screen assist from teammates), creating space for the jump shot, catch-and-shoot the ball, and scoring off the dribble.

Jordan has the fitness and pace to make hustle plays. For instance, running after the loose ball to maintain possession, collecting his rebounds to score, and making clever assists for the finish are some of the best examples.

Jordan Clarkson Wingspan

Jordan Clarkson's wingspan measures 6 feet 8 inches. With a wingspan just shy of 6 '9, Clarkson gets a higher release on his shooting, making it difficult for defenders to block his shots. His long arms also help him to secure steals which serve an important role in the team’s defensive struggles.

Jordan Clarkson Shoe Size

Clarkson wears size 12 (US) shoes. Shooting guards prioritize mobility and thus, prefer shoes that match their comfort level. Over the years, Clarkson has adorned his feet with multiple brands such as Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, Converse, etc.

FAQs

A. Jordan Taylor Clarkson.

A. Jordan Clarkson was born in Tampa, Florida.

A. Clarkson was the 16th pick in the second round by the Washington Wizards and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

A. Clarkson earns an average annual salary of $12.8 Million.

A. Jordan Clarkson height is 6 feet 5 inches

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